Letter of Authority

Letter of Authority

Type: noun

Pronunciation: /let-er-uhv-uh-tur-ri-tee/

Also spelled or known as: LOA

Related: Power of Attorney, POA, Authorization

What does Letter of Authority mean? A legal document authorizing an individual or organization to act on behalf of person or entity in specified legal, financial, or business matters.

Within the music industry, a power of attorney may authorize a publisher, administrator, attorney, manager, or royalty collection agent to execute documents, collect royalties, or conduct business on behalf of a rights holder.

Letter of Authority synonyms: LOA, Power of Attorney, POA, Legal Authorization, Attorney-in-Fact Authorization

Example sentence: “The songwriter signed a Letter of Authority allowing the administrator to collect foreign royalties.”

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